Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints experienced by adults. Often, lower back pain stems from the sciatic nerve becoming pinched or irritated as it travels through the lower back and buttocks. This leads to symptoms known as sciatica, characterized by pain radiating from the lower back through the back of […]
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The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that form a tendon that wraps around the shoulder joint. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the shoulder and allowing for proper ranges of motion. Injuries to the rotator cuff are common, especially among those engaged in repetitive overhead activities like sports, painting, or manual […]
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Prenatal Chiropractic Care That Improves Mobility And Reduces Chronic Back Pain Later In Pregnancy
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Why Prenatal Chiropractic Care? Pregnancy brings many beautiful changes to the body, but it can also cause a significant amount of pain and discomfort for expectant mothers. The physical transformations a woman’s body undergoes to support fetal growth often put considerable stress on the spine, pelvis, and other joints. Things like increased weight and hormone […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong Ten years ago, if someone asked a practitioner this question, the answer would simply be ‘from the work place’. Ergonomic problems in the work force have caused many injuries, resulting in millions of dollars spent in health care each year in North America. There are usually two main kinds of […]
Nearly a third of Americans have high blood pressure, putting them at risk for heart disease, stroke, and number of health conditions. While medication is the primary treatment for hypertension, there are several non-pharmaceutical ways to manage high blood pressure including, stress reduction, weight loss, and diet changes. Now, a growing body of research suggests […]
Journal of the American Medical Association recommends Chiropractic Perhaps a turning point has been reached. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has recommended that patients who seek back pain treatment should consider chiropractic care before taking invasive measures such as electing for surgery. The surgical option should only be considered if conservative therapies fail. According to […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong Have a look around you, the trees are turning green, the flowers are blossoming, and people everywhere are mowing their fresh green lawns. As the summer approaches, many people are bring out their tools from the shed and getting ready to “jazz” up their garden for the nice summer weather. […]